While trying to organize the overwhelming support for the XOpup idea, I was trying to compile kernels based either on the XO 2.6.30 kernel or the puppy 2.6.30.5 patched sources and the olpc DOTconfig as base (see previous page).
Success was variable so I tried something really simple (obviously driven by ignorance and desperation ).

I manually made a full puppy install in an ext2-formated USB stick, by loop mounting the pup-431.sfs and devx_431.sfs (both from rc2) as well as the kernel_src-2.6.30.5-patched.sfs4.sfs and copying to the stick. However instead of the inirt.gz and vmlinuz of puppy I used te entire boot folder from F11-XO1/os7 that has the olpc intrd, vmlinuz, config and sytemmap (all 2.6.30 kernel-based). Modified the olpc.fth to the correct path and booted the XO-1. Dracut, that is now used by the XO builds to make the initramfs, complained a bit about SCSI and depmod but booted fine to the puppy setup screens!
Unfortunately XO-1 hardware does not support VESA (not supported by the video card) and there is no geode support in the xorgwizard, so no GUI.
However I guess this attempt shows that OFW (see "XO-BIOS") is not really a problem for puppy.

I _really_ have no idea about Xorg.config, compiling video drivers (and geode driver is still problematic) and of course re-configuring the xorgwizard... Is there anyone that might be able to help?
I can understand that without the XO hardware this can be tricky, but still.

Of course there is always the original proposal on the table, an XOpup interest group that could be given the XO-1s for 12 months or so to work on it, or even to just test what others are doing, but I do not see this going anywhere.

PS: Maybe someone could suggest to me if there are any specific xorg config, fles and drivers that I could be manually adding/editing to the "XOpup" from the Fedora/XO working os, to test .
If you do please indicate full path for the puppy file and configuration changes if necessary.

Maybe someone could suggest to me if there are any specific xorg config, fles and drivers that I could be manually adding/editing to the "XOpup" from the Fedora/XO working os, to test .
If you do please indicate full path for the puppy file and configuration changes if necessary.

C'mon guys...
all I asking is some pointers about the X-server and the xorg wizard...

I'm sure that someone can point to a couple of the most relevant to the question, among the 350+ threads that a forum search finds.

the file your looking for is located at /etc/X11/xorg.conf
hope that helps
ttuuxxx

Yes it does (a bit )
Could you also tell me how to install a local pet without GUI? I'm searching for an hour but no luck...
I'm thinking to try these geode driver pets though I'm not sure that they are compatible with 4.3. But is not running anyway... so not much to loose...

That's what I would expect.
I just asked, if is not too much trouble, to post the link in this and/or other OLPC threads to give a heads up to interested people that may monitor the existing OLPC threads.

That's what I would expect.
I just asked, if is not too much trouble, to post the link in this and/or other OLPC threads to give a heads up to interested people that may monitor the existing OLPC threads.

Now you've been talking about "they" -- it seems that there's been an organization of some sort. I guess it would help if one of you could describe what's going on.

The way it's usually done in the Forum is that projects are described and people come in to contribute as things roll on. If people see the "we" and "they" early on, there is less chance of the others joining.

I can't resist noting these points, as this was the weakness of the old OLPC approach. But if the current effort is based on hiring people for forming a team and not on welcoming volunteers, then I stand corrected.

Also, please don't forget that Barry has one of those XO-1s._________________Puppy user since Oct 2004. Want FreeOffice? Get the sfs (English only).

Hi Raffy, I'll explain.
When I say "they" I mean the OLPC company, They are sending me possibly 2 laptops this week(maybe one, I'll find out when I get them), So I can build them a puppy version. Its going to stretch my talents a bit But I learned lots with 2.14X and feel confident enough to build a working Os.
It will not be a tradition puppy, most gtkdialog applications will be tossed. The reason, is that they take too much resources compared with C programs. Most scripts will have to stay because there aren't many replacements.
Gxine will be tossed and VLC will be used, I'll have to recompile 8.6h.
Most drivers will be tossed and I'll compile the ones needed for XO.
That will slim the OS size, why include extra that aren't needed?
all in all my goal is 75-130MB including gimp, wx. not sure on the size of sugar yet. I bet the battery life will almost double when I'm finished, compared to a regular puppy. Plus I'll have to do some custom things also. And yes I'll release testing versions and take input etc just like I did with 2.14X. So it can be a group effort if people want help, great.
The main request by the OLPC company is that I keep them informed with the progress and difficulties I encounter once a month.
My first target will be getting a working kernel, compiled just for XO, that way it will reduce extra drivers and make the OS even smaller. Same with alsa etc.
ttuuxxx_________________http://audio.online-convert.com/ <-- excellent site
http://samples.mplayerhq.hu/A-codecs/ <-- Codec Test Files
http://html5games.com/ <-- excellent HTML5 games

I'm Canadian and Australian, Born raised in Canada for the first 30yrs and Been in Australia for the past 9 years.
Any Idea of the size of the OS that comes with XO compressed iso?
The reason why I asked is that I'm unsure if OpenOffice should be default or Abiword/Gnumeric like 200MB compressed extra for OO. If I did that the iso could be 380MB including Java for OpenOffice. The small 2-3 series version we have doesn't work with newer formats.
ttuuxxx_________________http://audio.online-convert.com/ <-- excellent site
http://samples.mplayerhq.hu/A-codecs/ <-- Codec Test Files
http://html5games.com/ <-- excellent HTML5 games

I'm unsure if the size of the OS (I'm at the office at the XO is at home). I do know that the image file for flashing and upgrading ths OS weighs an odd 460Mb, give or take a few Mb.
You have probably already seen this page, but just in case here it is. It has more info you may find relevant. (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/LiveBackup_XO-LiveCD).

I'm sure you'll have your reasons for using OO or Abiword/Gnumeric. I'd choose Abiword/Gnumeric. And the simple reason is that from my experience with the XO, with the original Fedora/Sugar is that it is slow as a slug with crutches. In other words, anything that can help speed it up will be welcome.

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